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ESSAY RUBRIC 
Rubric Code: NXB8C2C
By amarx2018
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  5

1 pts

4

2 pts

3

3 pts

2

4 pts

1

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WEIGHTED VALUE

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GRADE SCALE

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IDEAS

• Controlling idea
• Supporting ideas
• Use of details
• Awareness of purpose
• Sense of completeness
5

The essay is fully focused and contains a wealth of ideas and examples. The writer uses rhetorical strategies and addresses counterarguments.
4

The essay is consistently focused and contains ample ideas and examples. The writer may employ rhetorical strategies or address counterarguments.
3

The essay is sufficiently focused and contains some ideas and examples. The response is generally appropriate to the persuasive purpose.
2

The essay is minimally focused. The provided examples are vague or general and the response demonstrates minimal awareness.
1

The essay shows little or no focus and the ideas are unclear, irrelevant, or repetitive. The response is incomplete or too brief.
WEIGHTED VALUE

x2
GRADE SCALE

21-25


A
ORGANIZATION

• Introduction/body/conclusion
• Sequence of ideas
• Grouping of ideas
• Effective transitions
• Awareness of purpose
5

The organization of ideas supports the writer’s focus. Ideas are grouped in a logical manner. Effective and varied transitions are used.
4

The organization is appropriate and the sequencing of ideas is logical. Varied transitions are used.
3

The organization is generally appropriate and the ideas are clearly sequenced, but may be repetitive. Transitions are used
2

The organization is formulaic or inappropriate. The response may lack a clear introduction or conclusion. Transitions are rare.
1

The essay shows little evidence of organization or sequencing. Transitions are not used. The response is incomplete or too brief.
WEIGHTED VALUE

X1
GRADE SCALE

16-20



B
STYLE

• Sentence variety
• Word choice
• Audience awareness
• Personal voice
5

The writer utilizes carefully crafted phrases to create a sustained tone and an authoritative voice. Word choice reflects an advanced vocabulary.
4

The language and tone of the essay enhance the persuasive purpose. Word choice is appropriate. Sentences are varied.
3

The language and tone are appropriate. Word choice is adequate, but may be simple or ordinary. Some sentence variety is evident.
2

The language and tone are uneven. Word choice is simple, ordinary, or repetitive. There is minimal variation in sentence length and structure.
1

The language and tone are inappropriate. Word choice is incorrect or confusing. The response is incomplete or too brief.
WEIGHTED VALUE

X1
GRADE SCALE

11-15



C
CONVENTIONS

• Sentence formation
• Subject-verb agreement
• Standard word forms
• Punctuation, spelling, and capitalization
5

The writer demonstrates full command of the conventions of written English language. No errors are evident.
4

The writer demonstrates knowledge of the conventions of written English. Errors are minor and do not interfere with meaning.
3

The writer demonstrates sufficient control of the conventions of written English. Errors may interfere with meaning, but are not distracting.
2

The writer demonstrates minimal control of the conventions of written English. Errors are frequent and interfere with meaning.
1

The writer lacks understanding of the conventions of written English. Errors are pervasive. The response is incomplete or too brief.
WEIGHTED VALUE

X1
GRADE SCALE

10-0



70




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